Ricky Dean Summers

Ricky Summers, 65, of Unionville, MO, passed away at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO, on March 22, 2023.

Ricky Dean Summers was born on June 4, 1957, the son of Donald and Rebecca (Patterson) Summers.  Ricky graduated from Putnam County High School in Unionville, MO, in 1975. Ricky worked for Viskase in Centerville, IA, for 41 years before he retired due to his failing health.  Ricky enjoyed many things in life including coin collecting, the Kansas City Chiefs, following his favorite band (Grand Funk Railroad), organizing his huge collection of CD’s alphabetically, and listening to 94.5 FM radio. He also enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren.  Ricky worked hard for many years to earn his 2 ^nd degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do and operated his own Tae Kwon Do school for several years in Centerville, Iowa.  He was blessed to have built a brand new house in 1977 where he resided until his passing.  Ricky was a very stable man of few words.  He showed his love through actions and could be counted on during rough times.

Ricky Summers is survived by his wife, Jackie Summers; mother, Rebecca Summers; daughters, Janae Walker and husband Jon of Green City, MO and Tasha Anders of Unionville, MO; and son, Tyson Summers of Kirksville, MO.  Ricky’s surviving grandchildren are Johnathan, Tyson Jr., Abbie, and Christian Summers; Jayden Davis-Hacker, Xavier, Xander, and Myra Anders; and Jaxson and Jamison Walker.  Ricky is also survived by his brother, Doug Summers and wife Theresa and two sisters, Beth Yadon and husband Jerry and Nancy Bowlden; as well as several nieces & nephews.  He was preceded in death by his father, Donald (Donnie) Summers.

Memorials are suggested to the Family and may be entrusted to Playle and Collins Family Funeral Home, 709 S. 27 ^th Street, Unionville, MO 63565.